Rue des Moulins

Rue des Moulins is a pedestrian street in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc with stone buildings featuring Alpine architecture and wood details, lined with specialty retailers. The street runs through the heart of town, hosting shops dedicated to mountain equipment and regional food products in close proximity.

The street evolved from a traditional Alpine passage into a commercial hub when Chamonix hosted the first Winter Olympics in 1924. This event brought infrastructure and commercial growth that shaped it into the busy retail center seen today.

Local artisans and merchants display regional handicrafts, mountain gear, and French Alpine specialties that reflect the daily lives of climbers and outdoor enthusiasts. The street serves as a gathering place where visitors and residents share stories about peaks and mountain adventures.

The street sits near the main bus station and offers straightforward access to several shops where you can rent mountain equipment. You can explore it entirely on foot, giving yourself time to browse different retailers and compare what they offer.

Street musicians perform year-round using the natural acoustics created by the surrounding mountains as a backdrop. Their performances turn the street into an improvised outdoor concert venue with the peaks as an audience chamber.

Location: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

GPS coordinates: 45.92453,6.87049

Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:26